The annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout, a much‑anticipated basketball showdown between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier University Musketeers, has become a staple of Ohio’s winter sports calendar.
This year’s contest is slated for December 5 at UC’s Fifth Third Arena, continuing a pattern in which the game alternates between the two campuses in recent seasons.
Reimagining the Venue
Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece has put forward a proposal to relocate the game to Paycor Stadium, arguing that the publicly owned facility could generate additional revenue and draw visitors from beyond the region.
Reece’s vision extends beyond a single event; she envisions year‑round utilization of municipal stadiums to boost the local economy and showcase Cincinnati as a hub for sports tourism.
While the financial and logistical details of hosting the Shootout at Paycor Stadium remain uncertain, the proposal has sparked discussion among university officials, city planners and community leaders about the future of public‑sector sports venues.